Timely data from 248 companies on how organizations of all sizes and ownership types are approaching executive compensation pay practices for 2026.
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Insights and Research
The Pearl Meyer team includes industry experts with deep knowledge and experience in all aspects of compensation and leadership. Here they provide valuable insight on emerging issues and developing trends. They offer compelling solutions for challenging situations and advice on maximizing opportunities. Read on and learn more about how Pearl Meyer’s team can help you connect pay, people, and performance.
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Starting Pay for College Graduates Perseveres During the COVID-19 Pandemic
What happened to pay for recent grads and interns in 2020? The data tells an interesting—and perhaps surprising—story.

Private Company Director Compensation: Securing High-Caliber Board Members
Private company boards need expert directors just as their public company counterparts do; here’s what to do when market data for private board pay is scarce

ESG and Executive Compensation: Four Discussion Points for Boards
Most boards and management teams are at least talking about how they can manage ESG issues; here are considerations for incorporating them into pay plans.

IPO Equity Awards: What’s the Message?
What happens to one’s pay at the time of a transaction is not intuitive and requires clear communication

Promoting Cultural Health in a Post-COVID World
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Concepts of corporate culture and leadership are evolving: How to set the stage for transformation in your organization

Expansion of Covered Employees Subject to 162(m) Compensation Deduction Limit
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) includes a makeover for Section 162(m), governing the tax rules for some executive compensation.

Is it Time to Change Tradition? Not-For-Profit Board Compensation in a New Age
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Offering compensation for board service could be a beneficial way to help not-for-profit organizations attract a wider range of talented directors.

When New Hire Equity Grant Requirements Exceed Your Guidelines
Tips for structuring new hire equity when the guidelines aren’t sufficient to bring needed talent on board.

Timing Considerations for SPAC Equity Grants
Why it’s critical to carefully evaluate the timing of any transaction equity awards.
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Our experts dive into the real-world challenges and conversations shaping executive compensation and leadership strategy. Forthright, insightful, and sometimes unexpected—this is where we connect the dots between people, purpose, and performance.

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This library brings together foundational thinking on topics—from cultural transformation and pay equity to incentive innovation and succession planning. These are timeless resources built to inform, guide, and future‑proof decision‑making.

New Directions for Director Pay
Boards, primarily focused on their fiduciary responsibilities, often overlook their compensation. Yet, like executive pay, board compensation can drive value. Strategic pay structures are crucial for attracting and retaining directors who enhance a visionary board sensitive to risks and opportunities, thus boosting organization's success.

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We offer experience and guidance that helps private organizations attract, motivate, and develop the talent that will move your strategy forward.

Executive Compensation Essentials
These articles are intended to provide actionable insights through a grounding in the fundamentals and nuances of executive compensation.
